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HYBRID MASTER OF SCIENCE

Nursing


Gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective educator or leader in health care with a flexible program designed for working professionals.

 
 

Education that Drives Your Career Forward

Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid Master of Science in Nursing program prepares you for advanced practice as health educators, consultants, and administrative leaders. Throughout the program, you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills so that you can serve as an effective leader in various educational and health care settings.

The Hybrid MS in Nursing program is achievable and especially convenient for busy working adults like you. The program format includes online courses designed to give working nurses the greatest access to education with flexibility. Additionally, you will attend a two-day immersion event on campus at the start of each year. The program also serves as a solid foundation, and provides a seamless pathway, if you are interested in pursuing a doctorate in any nursing practice or research-oriented graduate program.



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Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

The MSN program is committed to the Nurses Climate Challenge School of Nursing Commitment


The MSN Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Excel in a Rapidly Changing Health Industry

Innovative, creative, advanced nurse leaders envision and chart paths forward in health care delivery, policy, education, and research. As an MSN-prepared nurse, you’ll be ready to practice as an educator, consultant, or administrative leader in a variety of organizational systems.

Occupational Trends

28% Growth

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

1.8 million new jobs

Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032, adding about 1.8 million new jobs.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$94K Salary

California is one of the top paying states for postsecondary nursing instructors and teachers with an annual mean wage of $94,530.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics



Become an Effective Contributor
to the Health of Your Communities

Equipped with your MSN, you’ll be able to facilitate change in a variety of spaces, informed by theoretical foundations, competency-based assessment, role development, and goals for future initiatives.

Learn more about our program learning and quality outcomes.


Expand Your Professional Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:


Clinical, organizational, and academic work settings.

Hospitals (Advanced nurses serve as clinical resources, direct nursing staff development programs, and manage a variety of nursing settings).

Community agencies (Advanced nurses act as consultants to improve client education and oversees health-wellness improvement programs).

Colleges or universities (MSN nurses are valuable clinical mentors and instructors for the next generation of nurses).


The MSN program has definitely helped me achieve my career goals. My long-term goal has been to teach while still working at the bedside. Once my MSN program was nearly completed, I was offered a position as an adjunct clinical instructor.



Carissa Wilson, MS Nursing Graduate


My favorite part about being in the program was the comradery with the other people in my program. We supported each other and cheered each other on. They were a major support system for me when the pressure was on.

Cassie Wong, MS Nursing Graduate

The Prestige of a Cal State Degree
with the Convenience of a Hybrid Program

Program Format

All course instruction is delivered via an asynchronous online approach. Additionally, you will attend a two-day in person immersion event in early August every year to build community among students, staff, and faculty, increase familiarity with university resources, and generally prepare for the upcoming academic year.

Program Curriculum

Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program requires the following courses:

Semester 1 (Fall) Units
NURS 601 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice
3
NURS 602 Scientific Inquiry, Methods, and Scholarship
3
NURS 603 Healthcare Informatics
3

Semester 2 (Spring) Units
NURS 604 Health Equity, Systems of Power, and Population Health
3
NURS 605 Applying Principles of Patient Safety, Quality, and Highly Reliable Organizations
3
NURS 606 Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessments
3

Semester 3 (Fall) Units
N607 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Economic & Social Policy
3
N608 Leadership, Influence, and Change in Interprofessional Teams
3

Semester 4 (Spring) Units
N610 Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, and Assessment (3)*
3
N620 Resource Management for Cost Effective Healthcare (3)*
3
N693 Synthesis: Implementing the Advanced Practice Nursing Role (3)
3

*Students are invited to take either N610 or N620 (or both)


Who will you be learning from? Meet your professors. »

Featured Faculty

Nursing faculty members in the Cal State East Bay Nursing Department hold clinical practice and organizational management expertise in numerous content areas, including medical-surgical, critical care, pediatric, obstetrics, mental health, gerontology, and community health nursing. Additionally, MSN faculty are actively engaged in research, conference presentations, publications, and leadership in local and national professional nursing organizations.

Dr. Fatima Arastu

DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CNEn

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Dr. Fatima Arastu is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 21 years of experience, excelling in both clinical care and leadership roles within the industry. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, emphasizing healthcare expertise. Dr. Arastu also obtained post master’s certification in education from the same institution. Additionally, she holds dual master's degrees in MSN and MBA from Holy Names University, showcasing her proficiency in both healthcare and leadership domains. Dr. Arastu is board-certified in nursing leadership (NEA-BC) and brings extensive experience in navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector. In 2023, she was recognized as an Advocacy Fellow of the American Nurses Association: California Advocacy Institute on Racism in Nursing Campaign, underscoring her commitment to addressing broader healthcare issues. Currently, Dr. Arastu serves as the Nurse Manager of Research Quality & Compliance at the Office of Research Patient Care Services at Stanford Health Care. Dr. Arastu's dedication to healthcare extends beyond her professional roles. Dr. Arastu founded the Bay Area Indian Nurses Association Chapter (BAINA) in California with a vision to advance nursing practice through mentorship, advocacy, education, and equity by bridging the realms of healthcare and leadership seamlessly for the betterment of nursing professionals and communities.

Dr. Glory Asuquo

DNP, MSN, BSN

Teaching adult learners requires a shift in mental, emotional, and behavioral processes. Thus, advancing healthcare, nursing education, scholarship, and the art of teaching and learning become more meaningful when learners are prepared to think critically and practice safely as efficient, caring, and compassionate professionals. My teaching philosophy is inspired by pedagogical learning principles, and the QSEN framework, but built upon by ethics of caring, thus balancing the art of learning with the science of caring. In the past 7 years, I have held Nursing Professional Development Specialist positions with growing responsibilities in progressive care, Informatics, and Caring Science at Kaiser Permanente. One of my most significant achievements is becoming a Caritas Coach with the Caritas Coach Education Program®. My interest in transformative learning has led to my recent involvement in the ongoing research study “Evaluating changes in caring behaviors and perspectives of healthcare professionals with the Kaiser Permanente Caring Science Academy and my upcoming research publication on the “Art of Caring and Artificial Intelligence Technology.” These accomplishments highlight my unwavering commitment to guiding learners on their transformative journey toward achieving their personal and programmatic goals.

Denise Dawkins

DNP, MSN

Dawkins is a registered nurse with 38 years of experience, a healthcare simulationist, a researcher, and an educator. Her teaching experience includes undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Northern California Consortium of California State University, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from California State University, Bakersfield, and a Bachelor of Science degree from City University of New York, Hunter College. The focus of her research is on the healthcare needs of communities and groups that have historically faced oppression, discrimination, and indifference.

Dr. Monika Eckfield

Specialization: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Community Based Care

Dr. Monika Eckfield

PhD, MSN, RN

I believe that people learn best when they feel challenged by the material, engaged in their learning, and supported by those around them.

Monika Eckfield, RN, MSN, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Nursing with expertise in psychiatric mental-health nursing, gerontological nursing, and community-based care. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from U.C. San Diego, her master's degree in gerontological nursing and case management at San Francisco State University, and her PhD in geropsychiatric nursing at U.C. San Francisco. Her research has focused on treatment and services for adults and older adults with hoarding disorder, and she has worked closely with county and city agencies, as well as non-profit agencies, to apply research findings to practice settings.

While at Cal State East Bay, Dr. Eckfield has collaborated with others to establish the Diversity in Nursing Task Force and to develop strategies to prepare a diverse nursing workforce for the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Dr. Linda Gregory

PhD, MSN

NURSING: A Profession of Today and Tomorrow

Dr. Linda Gregory earned her MSN and PhD from UCSF SON and her BSN from Holy Names University Oakland. She has over 40 years of nursing experience in various capacities: critical care, medical-surgical clinical instructor, nursing administration, and academia. Among her many leadership roles, Dr. Gregory facilitated Northern Kaiser Permanente’s Nurse Outreach Ambassador Program. She is the executive director of the Coalition for Nursing Careers in California (CNCC), co-founder of the Nurse-to-Nurse Initiative, and co-founder of UCSF School of Nursing's student-led Global Nursing Committee, each of which represents her commitment to contribute and advocate the significance and imperative to achieve diversity at all levels within the profession and supports her diversity research.

Dr. Kimberly Kim

PhD, RN

Dr. Kim has been a Professor in the Department of Nursing since 2001. Dr. Kim teaches adult health, health promotion, EBP research, and professional role development in nursing. Her research focuses on various fields involving quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN), clinical competency of senior nursing students and novice nurses, health outcomes of underserved older adults in the community, and symptom management and sleep studies in post-surgical patients. Recently, Dr. Kim evaluated the QSEN competency skills of novice nurses that participated in the transition program and found that newly licensed nurses perceived informatics as the most developed competency and patient-centered care as the least developed competency among six categories of QSEN competency skills. Dr. Kim aims to improve nursing values and standards by working closely with Quality Matter online and blended education. Dr. Kim is a Quality Matter (QM) certified reviewer and her preceptorship synthesis course has been QM certified.

Dr. Sahar Nouredini

Specialization: Public Health, Occupational Nursing, Community Based Care

Dr. Sahar Nouredini

PhD, MSN/CNS

Dr. Sahar Nouredini earned her BSN at California State University Sacramento and both her MSN/CNS in Community Health and International Nursing and PhD at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Nouredini has been practicing nursing for 12 years and has been teaching for five years. She has practiced in multiple settings including as a bedside oncology nurse, home health nurse, public health nurse, and school nurse. She has also been fortunate enough to volunteer abroad.

Dr. Nouredini’s research interests include occupational and environmental health disparities related to chemical exposure, environmental justice, and school health.

Dr. Jenny Richardson

DHA, MBA

If one has the privilege to educate others, one must embrace the opportunity from a podium of service to others.

Dr. Jenny Richardson was born and raised in Oakland, California. Her nursing career spans over 36 years and includes critical care, emergency, organ and bone marrow transplant, and nursing leadership experience. She earned her BSN from Samuel Merritt University, her MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from Strayer University-Jack Welch Executive Management Institute, and her DHA in Healthcare Quality and Data Analytics from Capella University. She trained as an Improvement Advisor at the Institute for Health Improvement and is Heartmath Certified.

Dr. Richardson’s educational philosophy is foundationally derived from her parents, who raised her to believe that getting a solid education was a bridge to a better life. She believes if one has the privilege to educate others, one must embrace the opportunity from a podium of service to others. She strives to make education not only academic but skill building and experiential endeavor broadening through thought exchange and communication of ideas. In her teaching, she leverages various methods, such as simulation and case studies to keep knowledge exchange engaging, thought-provoking, fun, and interesting so that students have successful learning opportunities to solidify real-life applications.

Dr. Aura Sanchez-Mundi

DNP, FNP, AGACNP

Dr. Aura Sanchez-Mundi is a double board-certified nurse practitioner living in the Bay Area. Her experience includes primary care, med surg, transplant, occupational health, addiction medicine, and pre-op anesthesia. She encourages her students to challenge themselves and enjoys empowering them to achieve their goals.

Dr. Sanchez-Mundi received her first bachelors in Latin American and Iberian Studies from UC Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at New York University, Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Adult Geriatric Acute Care from New York University, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a second specialty in Family Practice from Touro University California.

Dr. Joan Gygax Spicer

RN, MBA, PhD, NEA-BC, CCM

Dr. Joan Spicer has worked in health care operations for five decades, including acute care, ambulatory, and home health care. Her clinical focus is the continuum of care. She has participated at the federal, state, and county levels in developing strategic solutions for transitions in care. Dr. Spicer’s focus in the classroom has been health care finance and business administration. Dr. Spicer’s work is not only local but international. She has worked with nurses in five countries, most recently in Indonesia. She is on peer review panels for international journals. She is a published author and co-editor of three books. Dr. Spicer teaches and designs curricula for graduate programs and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

Dr. Alicia Swartz

Specialization: Community Health, Adolescent Family Planning

Dr. Alicia Swartz

PhD, MSN, PNP

Dr. Alicia Swartz is a pre-tenure assistant professor of pediatric nursing at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), a clinical researcher at the University of California San Francisco, and a practicing Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Oakland, CA. She was recently awarded the title: “Changemaker in Family Planning” for her work exploring the training of nurses in sexual and reproductive health. Her current work has evolved to include the diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing training programs. Dr. Swartz is a founder and co-chair of the Dismantling Racism in Nursing Education at CSUEB, and she has provided numerous trainings for nursing faculty on the topic of anti-racist pedagogy and its application in nursing.

Dr. C Valderama-Wallace

Specialization: Community Health, Social Justice and Transformative Teaching Pedagogy

Dr. C Valderama-Wallace

PhD, MPH, RN, PHN

I approach classes as learning communities where, above all else, we engage in the understanding and construction of knowledge in various forms.

Dr. Claire P. Valderama-Wallace utilizes a variety of participatory, reflective, and evidence-based methods to support individual and collective learning through a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes the connection between critical thinking and action. Dr. Valderama-Wallace’s teaching philosophy is informed by her personal, academic, and professional experiences and is based in critical social theory (anti-racist, anti-colonial, and critical pedagogies). Her research interests lie at the intersection of nursing education, social justice, and public health.

After completing her bachelor’s degree in Physiological Sciences at UCLA, Dr. Valderama-Wallace completed her master’s in public health at George Washington University with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. After working with the National Association of County and City Health Officials, Dr. Valderama-Wallace decided to pursue nursing and completed the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing at UCSF with a specialty in Community Health Nursing, Transformative Pedagogy. Dr. Valderama-Wallace completed her PhD at Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, UC Davis.  

Dr. Lynn Van Hofwegen

Specialization: Community Health, Health Policy, Academic Leadership and Administration

Dr. Lynn Van Hofwegen

DNP, RN, APRN

Together we form a community of learners that can reach new understandings and accomplish great things. I am passionate about educating diverse nurse leaders for our diverse community. Nurses are uniquely qualified be a force for change for the health of our community.

Dr. Lynn Van Hofwegen is the founding director of the MSN program and former chair of the Department of Nursing. She received a BS in Nursing from Grand Valley State College in Michigan, an MS in Nursing from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. Dr. Van Hofwegen has practiced as a clinical nurse in Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care and as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Emergency and primary care. Dr. Van Hofwegen lived in Central America for six years where she worked in community health development and in teaching Transcultural Nursing to nursing students. Teaching responsibilities and interests include Leadership, Health Policy, Community Health, Pediatrics, and Global Health. Her research focus is on Latino Day Laborer family health, health disparities, and innovation in nursing education. Dr. Van Hofwegen has published her work on social justice, Latino health, innovative clinical placements, and nursing education. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, The American Public Health Association, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the Association of California Nurse Leaders. She is a Fulbright Specialist in Community Health and Education.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is passionate about community health, upstream thinking, social justice and diversity, and most importantly the education of nurse leaders.

Dr. Michelle Williams

PhD, RN

Dr. Michelle Y. Williams has served as assistant professor at CSUEB since 2011 in the Nursing Department. Additionally, Dr. Williams is the Executive Director, Research and Health Equity at Stanford Health Care, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Primacy Care Population Health, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Williams holds a bachelors and master’s degree in nursing from Holy Names University, Oakland, California, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing science from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Dr. Williams spent just under 30 years at Kaiser Permanente where she held a variety of roles prior to retiring in 2017, including national director of technology innovation research, maternal-child health director at the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, and chief nurse executive at the Kaiser Richmond Medical Center. A longstanding health policy and health systems scientist, Williams has advanced health equity research, catalyzed clinical and systems transformation, and empowered stakeholders during her esteemed tenure at complex health care organizations and academic institutions, including the University of California, San Francisco, General Clinical Research Center; Alameda County Health System: Highland General Hospital; Telecare Mental Health Corporation, and the Veteran’s Health System: Sacramento Medical Center, to name a few.

Dr. Williams is the recipient of several Health Equity and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) grant awards, co-author of numerous published articles on these subjects, co-investigator, or principal investigator on several clinical studies, and will soon launch a Health Equity and DEI grant award to support faculty and clinical staff led research across Stanford Medicine. Williams is the founder and current president of the Stanford Medicine Black Nurses Association Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association.

 
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Additional Faculty:

Josephine Juan, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNEcl

Dorie Mercado, DNP, MSHS, RN

Next, learn all about admission requirements and how to apply »

Admission Requirements

The Hybrid MS in Nursing degree program is open to applicants with a:

  1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited US institution
  2. License or are eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in California.

Admission Assessment

Admission will be granted based upon the Admission Committee’s overall assessment of the student’s qualifications and academic/career potential, using the following criteria:

  1. BS in Nursing degree with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  2. Valid RN license, or be eligible for CA RN Licensure.
  3. One year or more professional nursing experience is preferred.
  4. Two professional letters of recommendation (on letterhead), indicating the applicant's potential for success in graduate education and a nursing leadership role.
  5. Goal Statement - A two-page essay indicating the applicant's career interests and goals, their purpose for seeking this advanced degree, and how you are prepared to meet the demands and requirements of this program.
  6. Interview - To be arranged following receipt of the application.
  7. All undergraduate/graduate transcripts must be sent to University Admissions.
  8. STAT 100 Elements of Statistics and Probability, or its equivalent, with a grade of "C" or better prior to starting the MSN program and within the past ten (10) years. Please note: To request a waiver of this recency requirement, please email msnursing@csueastbay.edu

How to Apply

The application process requires two steps:

  1. Submit an online Graduate Admission Application for the MS in Nursing degree program at Cal State East Bay through Cal State Apply.
  2. Submit an online application to the Nursing Department through NursingCAS (Nursing’s Centralized Application Service) including your two letters of recommendation and a goal statement describing your career interests and preparation to succeed in the graduate program.

An interview will be arranged following the completion of both applications.

Please click on the Application Packet below for detailed instructions on the application process.

Admission Deadlines

Term Application Filing Period Transcripts & Other Docs Due By
Fall 2025 10/1/2024-6/2/2025 6/2/2025

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Common Questions

What is the program format?
Course instruction is delivered primarily online with the exception of a two-day immersion event on campus at the start of each year. These two-day events provide a valuable opportunity to foster a collegial work relationship with professors and class members. You can look forward to an in-person course overview while enjoying the flexibility of online learning.
I am filling out my University application on Cal State Apply. Do I have to add transcript information?
You only have to add transcript information if the course is in progress. Post-bac applicants simply select “not submitting transcripts at this time”. Then, official transcripts must be sent to the University after you have completed your Cal State Apply application. A NetID will be generated within 48 hours. You will need this NetID to submit the second part of your application in Nursing CAS.
I am filling out my NursingCAS application. Do I have to hand enter my entire transcript?
No, you do not have to hand enter every course you attended unless you want to. However, you must enter your Statistics information, and select it as fulfilling the prerequisite.
How can I show that I have fulfilled my Statistics prerequisite in NursingCAS?
Under “Program Materials” there should be a “Prerequisites” tab. When you click on it, it should show you the required prerequisites for the program—in this case, Statistics. Under Statistics should be a button that says something similar to “Assign Course”. When you click on that button, it should show all of the courses you have entered in your academic history. Select the course you feel meets the prerequisite and save it.
How do I get to the correct application on Cal State Apply?
First, create your account with Cal State Apply. Then, select the programs to which you want to apply. From the drop down, select Cal State East Bay for the “Campus Name” and leave all other drop downs the way they are.
If I need to enroll in a Statistics course, but the date I can enroll is after the application deadline, what should I do?
Email our MSN Program at msnursing@csueastbay.edu. We will provide instructions on how to upload your letter to NursingCAS explaining the situation. Please be sure to include the course information, and where you plan on completing it.
If it has been more than 10 years, where can I retake my statistics?
You can take your statistics course online, at CSUEB or another college. Please check on assist.org to find its equivalent and that it is from an accredited institution.
If I want to petition to have my Statistics prerequisite waived, what should I do?
If you would like to submit a petition to be considered by the Admission Committee regarding waiving your Statistics prerequisite, you must contact our MSN Program for instructions on how to submit your letter and complete waiver form. The letter should include examples of how you use Statistics on a regular basis in your work, and your request to have the prerequisite waived.
I received my BSN degree internationally. What is the process I need to follow?

If you are not currently an RN in the State of California, we encourage you to contact the California Board of Registered Nursing first to make sure that your license is transferable, and that there are no other requirements that need to be met prior to obtaining your license in California (ie. additional courses).

If you received your BSN degree internationally and you already have your RN license in the State of California, you will need to submit your application to the University. Please contact our International Admissions Office by e-mail at iao@csueastbay.edu as they can guide you in sending official transcripts to the University for an Evaluation. For your NursingCAS application, you can upload an unofficial, translated transcript under “Program Materials” to be reviewed by the Admission Committee. Please follow NursingCAS instructions and guidelines on sending Official Transcripts.

Are lectures prerecorded or live?
Classes are asynchronous. To maximize accessibility and flexibility, the lectures are recorded.
How do faculty assess student learning?
The vast majority of student work includes papers (such as research, reflective, etc.), discussion boards, and other interactive assignments. There are few exams.

Faculty will assign papers, reflective writing, discussion posts, exams, and various activities to engage in competency-based assessments. Students will have many opportunities in every semester to apply what they are learning. These can include budget analyses, examination of available data, demonstration of innovative teaching strategies, curriculum development, etc.

Financing

Is financial aid available for this program?
Please access financial aid options on the university’s Financial Aid website.

Accessibility Services

Does the university provide accessibility services?
Yes, our Accessibility Services department provides academic accommodations and support services to address the individual needs of students with differing abilities, permanent disabilities or temporary disabling conditions. For more information, including program details and contact information, visit csueastbay.edu/accessibility.

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At a Glance

Area of study: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Ideal for: Working BSN nurses who want to expand practice and career opportunities

Program format: Hybrid

Number of courses: 10 courses; 30 units

Program length: Four semesters

Tuition costs: $21,417; $649 per unit (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.)

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